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Josh Raisey

A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby. 

'Frustrated': Bok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu speaks after 'serious' injury

South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has set his sights on returning "better than I left" after his latest injury setba…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
01 Jun 2026, 3:02

Leinster make 8 changes to XV as they look to rebound in URC play-offs

Leo Cullen has made eight changes to his Leinster XV for their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Lions from the …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 8:32

'A world-class player – there’s no other way to describe him': New deal at Edinburgh

Scotland and Edinburgh hooker Ewan Ashman has signed a new deal at the club, taking him to 20230.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 7:54

Connacht receive triple boost for Glasgow clash

Ireland lock Darragh Murray has overcome a rib injury to start in Connacht's United Rugby Championship quarter-final with Glasgow …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 4:08

Bristol Bears set to part ways with 12 players

Bristol Bears have confirmed that 12 players will leave the club at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 3:40

Argentina flanker Santiago Grondona set for France return

Bristol Bears have confirmed that Argentina flanker Santiago Grondona will leave the club at the end of the season after three yea…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 3:11

Saracens confirm list of 16 players leaving, including five internationals

Saracens have confirmed a lengthy list of departures at the end of the season, with a number of established internationals and lon…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 2:47

'Incredibly tough decision': Alex Codling leaves Munster for Top 14

Munster forwards coach Alex Codling will leave the club at the end of the season, with RugbyPass reporting that he will join Toulo…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
28 May 2026, 0:47

Matfield explains what Boks had that Leinster lack in Nienaber system

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has pinpointed why Jacques Nienaber's defensive system has not been as successful with…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 May 2026, 9:48

Saracens turn to South Africa to fix tighthead issue with 128kg recruit

Saracens have signed former Junior Springboks tighthead prop Corné Weilbach from the Stormers ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 May 2026, 7:14

Leinster and Ireland discover extent of McCarthy's injury

Leinster have revealed that they will be without loosehead prop Paddy McCarthy for the remainder of the season after he picked up …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 May 2026, 6:52
Opinion

Two ineligible England stars make our Champions Cup team of tournament

Bordeaux-Begles produced arguably the greatest-ever Investec Champions Cup final performance on Saturday, sweeping Leinster aside …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 May 2026, 5:55

Louis Bielle-Biarrey caps Champions Cup title win with another award

Bordeaux-Begles wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named the Investec player of the year after his side defended their Champions C…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 May 2026, 9:43
Opinion

Bordeaux-Begles player ratings vs Leinster | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup final

Bordeaux-Begles player ratings: Bordeaux retained their Investec Champions Cup title on Saturday in devastating fashion, annihilat…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
23 May 2026, 8:46

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm eye-watering list of 26 player exits

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed a lengthy list of departures at the end of the season, with a total of 26 players set to leave …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 May 2026, 4:23

Leinster name unchanged XV from semi-final, but 5 changes on bench

Leinster have named an unchanged XV for the Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles from the one that triumphed over …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 May 2026, 4:09

Ospreys confirm list of 10 exits including fan-favourite robbed of farewell

The Ospreys have confirmed that 10 senior players will leave the club at the end of the season, with Daniel Kasende among the head…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 May 2026, 3:07

English-qualified Australian Schools international one of four Saints deals

Northampton Saints have secured the futures of four of their rising stars, with Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Aidan Pugh, Freddie St John …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 May 2026, 2:11

'It’s easy to talk now': Rassie Erasmus speaks after Bok alignment camp

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said he is "happy" with the Springboks' latest alignment camp, but said the fruits of t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 8:17

George Roberts agrees inter-regional switch in Wales

Dragons hooker George Roberts has agreed to join the Scarlets next season after a year at Rodney Parade.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 7:15
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